SMAW

What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to protect the welder's face and eyes from the arc rays and heat, and the spatter from molten metal?

Answer explanation

Welding shield/helmet is used to protect our face and eyes from the arc rays and heat, and

the spatter from molten metal. The arc is viewed through a filter which reduces the intensity

of radiation but allows a safe amount of light to pass for viewing the weld pool and end of the

electrode.

What type of welding shield is more convenient to use because it allows both

hands to work freely?

• Helmet type

• Hand-held shield

It is made of chrome leather and prevents the entry of sparks between

our clothes and body.

What PPE is made of chrome leather and provides a welder with complete

protection of his chest to mid-calf from sparks and hot metal?

Which PPE protects our hands from

heat, spatter, and radiations?